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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cotton and cotton-based yarn procurements) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
List Of Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cotton and cotton-based yarn procurements, commitment period	18 months

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